Question

Evelyn is a 90 year old woman who just returned from the operating room to your medical unit. She is otherwise healthy and has a history of some mild arthritis. As you examine Evelyn, you know that all of the following are signs of pain EXCEPT which?

A. Elevated blood pressure
B. Elevated serum glucose
C. Elevated lactic acid production
D. Elevated kidney function

Answer 1

D. Elevated kidney function

Explanation: Kidney function would be temporarily suppressed by acute pain

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